The Frostproof Bulldogs will square off against the Lakeland Dreadnaughts at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Frostproof has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Frostproof is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They fell 12-9 to Hardee.
Ella Leppert was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Emily Wells was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lakeland lost 10-1 to Avon Park on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Dreadnaughts in their meetings with the Red Devils: they've now lost three in a row.
Frostproof's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Lakeland, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-10.
Frostproof's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lakeland, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Frostproof continue to outrun the ball?
Frostproof took their victory against Lakeland in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 16-2 score. Will the Bulldogs repeat their success, or do the Dreadnaughts have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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